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The Heart of Parenting5. The Irish Exit and the Invisible Struggles of Social AnxietyWelcome to The Heart of Parenting Podcast, where we’re on a mission to create deeper connections with our kids. In this episode, host Aimee Byrum dives into a personal and relatable topic: social anxiety. From the efficiency of the “Irish Exit” to the profound impact of social isolation during adolescence, this episode unpacks how social anxiety shows up, why it matters, and how parents can help their kids navigate it.Practical Ways to Support Your Teen Struggling with Social Anxiety:• Normalize and Validate: Create a safe space to discuss feelings without judgment.• E...
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The Dore ReportEp. 289: Vanderbilt-Auburn Recap + South Carolina Preview (Byrum-Hulan ’24)Will Byrum & Trevor Hulan are back on election night to talk football AND basketball. Will and Trevor recap Vanderbilt’s 17-7 victory over the Auburn Tigers and give their 3 key takeaways. This win makes Vanderbilt bowl eligible for the first time since 2018. Will and Trevor also preview Vandy’s upcoming matchup against South Carolina, giving their 3 keys to the game and predictions.
The revolution will be televised
2024-11-0656 minThe Dore ReportEp. 233: Vanderbilt vs Hawaii Recap + 3 Main TakeawaysWill Byrum & Trevor Hulan recap Saturday's 35-28 Vanderbilt win over the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors & give their 3 main takeaways from the game. They also share stories and experiences from the TDR tailgate, the weather delay, & the FirstBank experience during construction.
2023-08-291h 02The Dore ReportEp. 232: Hawaii Preview & Predictions - FOOTBALL IS BACKWill Byrum & Trevor Hulan breakdown Saturday's matchup vs Hawaii and give their 3 keys to the game. After Clark Lea and the Commodores dominated Hawaii 63-10 in 2022, can Hawaii hang with Vanderbilt in year 2 under HC Timmy Chang? Will & Trevor give their predictions.
FOOTBALL IS BACK - Join the TDR tailgate in Lot 2 this Saturday, August 26th - 8am - 530pm
Vanderbilt (-17.5) vs Hawaii | o/u 55.5 | 6:30pm | SECN
2023-08-241h 06The Dore ReportEp. 231: 2023 Season Preview + Record PredictionsWill Byrum & Trevor Hulan preview the 2023 Vanderbilt football schedule and give their game by game predictions. After going 2-10 in year 1 and 5-7 in year 2, can HC Clark Lea continue on the trajectory of success or will he plateau?
2023-08-181h 33The Dore ReportEp. 230: 2023 Football Roster Preview - DefenseWill Byrum & Trevor Hulan preview Vanderbilt Football's offense heading into 2023. After giving up 36 points per game last season, can Vanderbilt's defense improve despite an unproven secondary?
2023-08-101h 25The Dore ReportEp. 229: 2023 Football Preview: OffenseWill Byrum & Trevor Hulan preview Vanderbilt Football's offense heading into 2023. Can HC Clark Lea's offense take a step forward with a talented WR room and Sophomore QB AJ Swann?
2023-08-051h 27The Dore ReportEp. 228 Fall Camp PREVIEW + Robbie Weinstein joinsWill Byrum and Trevor Hulan discuss positions to watch and their 3 main questions heading into fall camp - PLUS Robbie Weinstein of Vandy247 joins to recap Day 1 of fall camp #ThanksRobbie
2023-07-281h 30The Dore ReportEp. 227: The Inmates Are Running the AsylumWill Byrum & Trevor Hulan recap SEC Media Days and HC Clark Lea's comments as the CFB season approaches
PLUS: our thoughts on the current construction at FirstBank Stadium
2023-07-201h 20The Dore ReportSpecial episode: The Mt. Rushmore of Vanderbilt AthleticsBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan break down Vanderbilt Baseball coming out of the MLB Draft, SEC Media Days next week, and list their Mt. Rushmore of Vanderbilt Athletics. PLUS: A very special announcement.
2023-07-161h 25The Dore ReportEp. 225: Our all-time favorite Vandy sports memoriesBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan list their favorite Vandy sports memories of their lifetime, as part of the dog days summer series.
2023-07-071h 41The Dore ReportEp. 224: Dog Days Series No. 1 | Top Five FAVORITE Vanderbilt Athletes of All-TimeBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan discuss Vandy's 2024 SEC Opponents that were announced this week, two football commits in one day, and dive into their top five "favorite" Vanderbilt Athletes of All-Time.
2023-06-161h 50The Dore ReportEp. 223: 2022-23 Vanderbilt Baseball Season RecapBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan put a pow on another disappointing Vanderbilt Baseball season, recap the Nashville Regional, discuss the state of the program, answer fan questions, and give a final grade on the season.
2023-06-081h 53The Dore ReportEp. 222: VandyBoys win SEC Title + Nashville Regional previewBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan discuss the latest on Tyrin Lawrence, Vandy Football non-conference kickoff times, the VandyBoys' SEC Title, the Hawkins Field renovations, and preview the Nashville regional this weekend.
2023-06-011h 12The Dore ReportEp. 221: Tyrin Lawrence's crystal ball + Joe Healy (D1Baseball.com) previews SEC TournamentJoe Healy, D1 Baseball writer, joins the pod to discuss Vandy's series win over Arkansas, the Dores' national seed resume, preview the SEC Tournament, and give his pick to win.
PLUS: Billy Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan are joined by Joey Dwyer (VandySports.com) and Robbie Weinstein (Vandy247) to discuss Prince Kollie's commitment, Tasos Kamateros commitment, and Tyrin Lawrence's crystal ball.
2023-05-232h 05The Dore ReportEp. 217: Tennessee sweeps Vandy + Tyrin Lawrence enters the portalBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan recap Vandy's embarrassing weekend in Knoxville, the lack of fight + pride in an in-state rivalry, the pitching concerns, the Vols' desperation, discuss Ja'Dais Richard + Tyrin Lawrence entering the transfer portal, and how Vandy will deal with the NIL/Transfer Portal era of college athletics.
2023-04-261h 40The Dore ReportEp. 214: The VandyBoys keep ROLLING + Quentin Millora-Brown enters the portalBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan discuss Gordon Sargent's Master's debut, Saturday's Black & Gold Spring game, the AJ Swann to Will Sheppard connection, QMB sadly enters the transfer portal, Malik Dia lands at Belmont, Jordan Wright lands at LSU, the VandyBoys' hot streak, this weekend's series vs. Mizzou, and much more.
2023-04-071h 56The Dore ReportEp. 213: 2022-23 Vanderbilt Basketball Season RecapBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan recap the VandyBoys' sweep in Starkville, discuss Parker Noland's MONSTER weekend, this weekend's series vs. Georgia, the latest transfer portal exits from Jerry Stackhouse's program, the impact of losing Jordan Wright + (potentially) Tyrin Lawrence, the expectations for next season, answer fan comments + questions, and hand out grades for the basketball season.
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The Dore ReportEp. 212: UAB Preview + VandyBoys SWEEP Ole MissBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan recap the VandyBoys' dominant 3-game sweep of Ole Miss, discuss the bats coming alive, Hunter Owen's complete game shutout, this weekend's series in Starkville, Vandy hoops' win over Michigan, the WILD ending, Tyrin Lawrence's dominance, the fan comments/questions, the matchup vs. UAB on Wednesday night, Trevor's hype speech, and #WearWhite.
2023-03-211h 50The Dore ReportEp. 211: Jerry Stackhouse vs. Juwan Howard + Top 10 Baseball ShowdownBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan preview the Vandy-Ole Miss series at Hawkins Field, discuss Myles Stute's decision to enter the transfer portal, recap the Dores' win over Yale in the NIT, Tyrin Lawrence's 25-point performance, Colin Smith's emergence, and look ahead to Saturday's matchup vs. Michigan.
2023-03-161h 07The Dore ReportEp. 210: Dores win AGAIN + SEC Tournament previewBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan recap Vandy's 77-72 win over Miss St on Saturday night, discuss another raucous atmosphere at Memorial, the student section turnout, Jordan Wright's performance, Tyrin Lawrence's steadiness, Myles Sute returning to form, Jerry Stackhouse earning co-coach of the year, Liam Robbins earning SEC defensive player of the year, Jordan Wright earning SEC player of the week, fan comments/questions, the path to the NCAA Tournament, and Hacksquat closes us out with a Bridgestone hype speech.
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Podcast Episodes027 – Something Wicked This Way Has ComeStay tuned as Chaplain R.T. Byrum delivers another “no holds barred” message. Some of you may be familiar with Novelist Ray Bradbury’s scary novel entitled “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” It tells of an evil carnival with a sinister owner … Continue reading →
2023-03-0404 minThe Dore ReportEp. 209: Vandy stuns Kentucky + Rhett Wiseman talks VandyBoysBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan recap the Commodores' miraculous victory at Rupp Arena on Wednesday night, discuss the historical significance, their (outside) chance at an NCAA Tournament bid, the impact of Liam Robbins' injury, Jordan Wright's clutch performance, Tyrin Lawrence's quiet 21 points, Millora-Brown's toughness (and 1st career three-pointer), life without Robbins, the fans' comments/questions, the keys to beating Mississippi State, the Dores' SEC Tournament seeding scenarios, and the trajectory of the program under Coach Stackhouse.
PLUS: National Champion VandyBoy Rhett Wiseman joins the pod to talk Commodore Baseball + preview this weekend's games in Minneapolis at...
2023-03-032h 10The Dore ReportEp. 208: NCAA Tournament chances disappear + VandyBoys take UCLA seriesBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan finally discuss the disastrous loss in Baton Rouge, the bounce-back win vs. Florida, the overall state of the program, opinions on Coach Stackhouse, the comparison to Coach Lea and the football program, the next two games vs. Kentucky & Mississippi State, the VandyBoys' series win vs. UCLA, and their upcoming trip to Minneapolis.
2023-02-281h 10The Dore ReportEp. 207: Vandy beats Auburn for 5th straight winBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan recap Vandy's 67-65 win over Auburn, discuss the atmosphere inside Memorial Gym, the crowd split, another monster night from Liam Robbins, the defensive performance for Ezra Manjon (plus, his game-winning layup), Coach Stackhouse's postgame comment, Vandy's NCAA Tournament chances, and a quick preview of the LSU game.
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Thru The Gathering StormEpisode 167 – The Myth of Being an Independent or Moderate by Chaplain R.T. ByrumIn Revelation 3:15-16, The Apostle John recorded the message to the ancient church in Laodicea, “I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither … Continue reading →
2023-02-1804 minThru The Gathering StormEpisode 171 – Not Your Father’s Democratic PartyTHIS IS NOT YOUR FATHER’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY—Chaplain R.T. Byrum shows how the once great balance between left and right, red and blue, has been eroding in the last few decades. Socialism, which Karl Marx described as the first step towards … Continue reading →
2023-02-1806 minThe Dore ReportEp. 206: Auburn Preview - Bruce Pearl returns to MemorialBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan preview Vanderbilt's showdown vs. Auburn (7:30pm/SEC Network) on Saturday night at Memorial Gym, discuss a pair of wins over Florida & South Carolina, the first 4-game winning streak in conference play since 2017, the Liam Robbins show, Coach Stackhouse's perception, Ezra Manjon's leadership, the keys to beating Auburn, the anticipation for Saturday night, and give a resounding message to Commodore Nation.
2023-02-171h 18The Dore ReportEp. 204: Stackhouse secures his signature winBilly Derrick + WIll Byrum + Trevor Hulan recap Vandy's miraculous upset of #6 Tennessee inside historic Memorial Gym, discuss the meaning of the victory, Stackhouse's future at Vanderbilt, the team's resiliency, the best players playing the most minutes, veterans stepping up in big moments, Tyrin Lawrence's clutch gene, the Florida game on Saturday, and a quick tease of the VandyBoys content next week.
2023-02-101h 08The Dore ReportEp. 203: The Jerry Stackhouse era has hit a breaking pointBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan discussed the historically bad loss in Tuscaloosa on Tuesday night, the odd-looking starting lineup, Tyrin Lawrence's absence, the current state of the program, Coach Stackhouse's comments postgame & during his Thursday media availability, how far this program has fallen, the similarities to the end of the Derek Mason tenure, and the top candidates to replace Stackhouse following this season.
2023-02-031h 13Podcast Episodes021 – Not Your Father’s Democratic PartyTHIS IS NOT YOUR FATHER’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY—Chaplain R.T. Byrum shows how the once great balance between left and right, red and blue, has been eroding in the last few decades. Socialism, which Karl Marx described as the first step towards … Continue reading →
2023-01-2906 minPodcast Episodes014 – Political Correctness—Communism’s Secret WeaponChaplain R.T. Byrum brings today’s message entitled, “POLITICAL CORRECTNESS—COMMUNISM’S SECRET WEAPON! Political Correctness or PC may seem to be just an innocent sounding expression, but it has a history going back to 1933 when the communist organization known at the … Continue reading →
2023-01-2904 minPodcast Episodes013 – The Killing Of AmericaChaplain R.T. Byrum’s message today is “THE KILLING OF AMERICA.” What is happening to America could be illustrated by a drowning man who keeps pushing away the only safety float that could save his life. This nation, arguably the most … Continue reading →
2023-01-2905 minThe Dore ReportEp. 200: Is Memorial Gym on it's way back??Billy Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan recap Vandy's win over #15 Arkansas, discuss the fight they showed for Coach Stackhouse, how the team responded to Anthony Black's taunting, 63 second-half points, Liam Robbins' domination, Tyrin Lawrence's emergence, the atmosphere inside Memorial Gym, the importance of stringing wins together, and an Alabama preview.
2023-01-171h 03The Dore ReportEp. 199: Our New Year's Resolutions for Vanderbilt AthleticsBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan give you their top 3 New Year's Resolutions for Vanderbilt Athletics in 2023, briefly discuss the state of Vanderbilt Basketball, and look forward to an expectation-filled year 3 under Clark Lea.
2023-01-061h 11The Dore ReportEp. 198: Putting a bow on Vandy's early signing dayBilly Derrick + Will Byrum wrap up early signing day, discuss Ka'Morreun Pimpton flipping to LSU, this year's class (so far) compared to last year's class, Martel Hight's potential, the WR haul of Humphreys/Sherrill/Parish, the RB haul of Alexander/Newberry/Benson, upgrading in the trenches w/ De'Marion Thomas + Anthony Miles, picking up a Stanford edge rusher in the portal, and the remaining portal needs.
2022-12-231h 20The Dore ReportEp. 196: How will Vandy attack the transfer portal? + MBB Pitt RECAPBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan discuss the latest football commits, will Vandy retain Ka'Morreun Pimpton + Junior Sherrill? + AJ Newberry's potential, Ray Davis + Mike Wright enter the transfer portal, taking the next step with AJ Swann, Vandy's targets/needs in the portal, Barton Simmons' impact in recruiting/portal, early thoughts on next season, Vandy hoops' big win over Pitt, where is this program headed? + look ahead to SEC schedule.
2022-12-091h 38The Dore ReportEp. 195: 2022-23 Vanderbilt Football Season RECAPBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan briefly discuss the demoralizing Tennessee loss but, more importantly, put a bow on year 2 of Vanderbilt Football under Clark Lea. Tune in for the guys' final thoughts on the season, biggest surprises, players on the rise, AJ Swann taking control of the offense, improving in the trenches + secondary, activeness in the transfer portal, late additions to the recruiting class, and final grades on the season.
2022-12-011h 14The Dore ReportEp. 194: Tennessee PREVIEW + Adam Sparks joinsAdam Sparks, who covers Tennessee for The Knoxville News Sentinel, joins the pod to preview Vandy-Tennessee (7:30pm ET/SEC Network), discuss the differences between covering Vandy & Tennessee, the Jeremy Banks' situation, Tennessee fans' confidence in Joe Milton, Vandy's recipe for success, his expectations for the crowd split, and his prediction.
PLUS: Billy Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan provide a full preview of Saturday's matchup, check in w/ Vandy fan Jack Gentry, history of the rivalry, discuss the weather forecast, similarities to the 2016 game, players to watch for the Vols, psychological element to the game, 3 keys to a...
2022-11-251h 46The Dore ReportEp. 193: Florida RECAP + 14-point underdog vs. TennesseeBilly Derrick + Will Byrum + Trevor Hulan recap Vandy's 31-24 win over Florida in Nashville, discuss the historical significance of Saturday's win, their 3 key takeaways, Ray Davis' tough running, CJ Taylor's dominance, Clark Lea's immediate impact, the Dores' stout run defense, opportunistic plays on special teams + defense, Mike Wright's leadership, and the opening line on Vandy-Tennessee next Saturday.
2022-11-221h 30The Dore ReportEp. 192: Florida PREVIEW + Gator Dave joinsDavid Waters ("Gator Dave"), creator + host of the Florida Gators podcast Gators Breakdown, joins the show to preview Vandy-Florida (Noon ET/SEC Network), discuss the Gators' prolific rushing attack, fans' opinion on Billy Napier so far, Anthony Richardson's improvement, keys to Saturday's game, and gives his prediction.
PLUS: Billy Derrick, Will Byrum, + Trevor Hulan discuss the history of the Vandy-Florida series, preview the matchup, discuss their 3 keys to a Commodore victory, AJ Swann's status, and give their predictions.
2022-11-181h 04The Dore ReportEp. 191: THE STREAK IS OVERBilly Derrick + Will Byrum bring you their first ever "in-person" episode presented by Lexington Kentucky Bourbon, recap Vandy's 24-21 win over #24 Kentucky, discuss their 3 key takeaways, the recruiting impact, overall growth/maturity of the program, Clark Lea's emotional postgame interview, CJ Taylor's big plays, Mike Wright + Ray Davis' dominance on the ground, and Will's emotional plea to Vandy fans.
2022-11-1451 minThe Dore ReportEp. 189: 2022-23 Vanderbilt MBB Season Preview + Memphis RECAPBilly Derrick + Will Byrum recap Vandy's home-opening loss to Memphis on Monday night inside Memorial Gym, discuss the lackluster offensive showing, Coach Stackhouse's rotations, Memphis' stifling defense, Jordan Wright + Liam Robbins' lack of playing time, Malik Dia + Colin Smith's minutes, no sign of Noah Shelby, the negative spin + the positive spin, and Friday's matchup vs. Southern Miss.
PLUS: A full preview of the 2022-23 Vanderbilt MBB team, key player breakdowns, impactful newcomers, and an ultimatum on year 4 of the Jerry Stackhouse era.
2022-11-091h 31The Dore ReportEp. 187: Mizzou RECAP + Quick fixes heading into the byeBilly Derrick + Will Byrum recap Vandy's 17-14 loss at Mizzou, discuss the Commodores poor offensive showing, AJ Swann's "injury" status, Mizzou's multitude of mistakes, Vandy's countless missed opportunities, the play call on 4th & inches, Gamarion Carter's 80-yard touchdown, Clark Lea's postgame comments, the 2nd-half defensive performance, and having two weeks to prepare for South Carolina.
2022-10-2553 minThe Dore ReportEp. 186: Missouri PREVIEW + Can Vandy flip the script?Billy Derrick + Will Byrum preview Vandy-Missouri (4pm ET/SEC Network), briefly recap the disaster in Athens, discuss Mizzou's players to watch, Vandy's defensive struggles, responding after a brutal SEC stretch, AJ Swann's massive opportunity, three keys to a Commodore victory, and final predictions.
2022-10-211h 06The Dore ReportEp. 184: Ole Miss RECAP + Glance at GeorgiaBilly Derrick + Will Byrum recap Vandy's 52-28 loss to Ole Miss on Saturday at FirstBank Stadium, analyze the final box score, discuss the positives, the fast start, AJ Swann's performance, the offense taking shape, the Rebels' 21 unanswered points, Gameday experience, three main takeaways, Rocko Griffin entering the transfer portal, and the Dores opening as a 38-point underdog in Athens.
2022-10-1259 minThe Dore ReportEp. 182: Alabama Takeaways + State of the Union AddressBilly Derrick + Will Byrum react to Vandy's 55-3 loss to Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, discuss AJ Swann's poise, three main takeaways from the loss, secondary struggles, lack of a pass rush, Jaylen Mahoney's health, areas of improvement heading into the bye week, and provide a quick glance at Ole Miss.
2022-09-2849 minThe Dore ReportEp. 181: Alabama PREVIEW + Three keys to the gameBilly Derrick + Will Byrum preview the Vandy-Alabama matchup (7:30pm ET/SEC Network) in Tuscaloosa, dive into Alabama's strengths & weaknesses, Bryce Young's production, discuss the Dores' opportunity for growth, AJ Swann's progression, historical notes on the matchup, three keys to the game, and final predictions.
2022-09-231h 01The Dore ReportEp. 180: NIU RECAP + AJ Swann is legitBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap Vandy's 38-28 victory @ Northern Illinois, discuss AJ Swann's gutsy performance, Will Sheppard's dominance, mood surrounding Commodore Football, hitting the over 2.5 win total, gritty 2nd half defense, final stat report, three main takeaways, and a brief look at the matchup @ Alabama.
2022-09-211h 54The Dore ReportEp. 179: NIU PREVIEW + Keys to a victoryBilly Derrick + Will Byrum preview the Vandy-NIU mathcup (3:30pm ET/CBS Sports Network), discuss Mike Wright's bounce-back opportunity, matchup notes/history, AJ Swann's chances of playing, deep dive into the Huskies, QB Rocky Lombardi, three keys to a Commodore victory, and our final predictions.
2022-09-161h 06The Dore ReportEp. 178: Wake Forest RECAP + Vandy opens as underdog @ NIUBilly Derrick + Will Byrum recap Vandy's 45-25 loss to Wake Forest at FirstBank Stadium, provide quarter-by-quarter analysis, discuss Mike Wright's costly turnovers, the defensive performance, a chippy 2nd quarter, the awful officiating, AJ Swann's 2nd half performance, three key takeaways, and a brief NIU preview.
2022-09-131h 19The Dore ReportEp. 176: Elon RECAP + Wake opens as 8-point favoriteBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap Vandy's 42-31 victory over Elon at FirstBank Stadium on Saturday night, provide quarter-by-quarter analysis, three main takeaways, Coach Lea's postgame comments, defensive back rotation, box score analysis, and a brief Wake Forest preview.
2022-09-061h 19The Dore ReportEp. 174: Hawaii RECAP + "FirstBank Stadium" announcementBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap Vandy's dominant 63-10 win at Hawaii to begin the season, discuss the historical significance, the chip on Vandy's shoulder, Max Worship's postgame comments, Mike Wright's speed, Anfernee Orji flipping the switch, Hawaii's disaster of a roster, the difference a year makes, defensive touchdowns, and a brief look-ahead to Elon.
2022-08-301h 17The Dore ReportEp. 172: Full 2022-23 Vanderbilt FB Schedule BreakdownBilly Derrick and Will Byrum discuss their fall camp takeaways, unfortunate Miles Capers news, brief look ahead to Hawaii, and give a full breakdown of the Commodores schedule.
2022-08-181h 21Thru The Gathering StormEpisode 172 – A New Birth of FreedomChaplain R.T. Byrum
A NEW BIRTH OF FREEDOM—In 1893, Abraham Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg address which included these closing words, “…from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion—that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain—that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom—and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”
Once again, enemies within our borders are threatening to destroy what...
2022-08-1105 minThru The Gathering StormEpisode 173 – America Has Been BetrayedChaplain R.T. Byrum at work spreading the word about Godly wisdom.
The time for tiptoeing around the truth is past. America is on the slippery slope to becoming a third-world communist satellite. Today’s message is: “AMERICA HAS BEEN BETRAYED.” Attacks from outside our borders by hostile countries is terrorism. Attacks from inside our borders by people presumed to be Americans is tyranny.
Even if you voted the liberal ticket, I hope you will take the few minutes to learn what socialist insurgents have done to the party of your parents and grandparents. Loyalty to tho...
2022-08-0917 minThe Dore ReportEp. 170: Fall camp notes + offense/defense breakdownBilly Derrick and Will Byrum talk Vandebrilt Football with 3 weeks remaining until Hawaii, Vandy-Memphis to open the MBB season, Mike Wright's expectations, OL development, DEEP running back room, depth at linebacker, and overall expectations for year 2 under Clark Lea.
2022-08-0545 minThru The Gathering StormEpisode 171 – NOT YOUR FATHER’S DEMOCRATIC PARTYChaplain R.T. Byrum, the presenter.
THIS IS NOT YOUR FATHER’S DEMOCRATIC PARTY—Chaplain R.T. Byrum shows how the once great balance between left and right, red and blue, has been eroding in the last few decades. Socialism, which Karl Marx described as the first step towards communism, has crept into government, education and even the media. When and how did that change take place, and more importantly, how can Americans who love their country fight it?
Joseph Goebbels, Hitler’s Propaganda Minister, who said: “If you tell a lie big enough and keep rep...
2022-08-0406 minThru The Gathering StormEpisode 169 – An Open Letter to an American on the LeftR.T. Byrum
This message, “An Open Letter to an American on the Left” is addressed to those who, for whatever reason, hate America, mock God, and vote against freedom. It also serves as a reminder to conservatives and Christians that we are vulnerable to indoctrination by those who see to destroy what God has blessed us with and what many have toiled and died to preserve.
Chaplain Byrum compares this present world to a sinking ocean liner. Great holes caused by greed, lust, hate, and envy are inevitably taking it on a final journey down...
2022-07-2805 minThru The Gathering StormEpisode 168 – Every knee shall bowChaplin RT Byrum
Romans 14:11 contains this prophetic statement: “AND EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW…” That does not refer to the offensive demonstration by 49’s NFL player Colin Kaepernick’s taking a knee during the National Anthem. His “protest” against oppression of blacks drove away viewers on both sides of the debate, the patriotic Americans and the “woke” community. The ESPN sports channel lost more than 4 million viewers and saw revenue drop over $52 million as offended fans tuned out on such politics injected into football.
What made the foolish demonstration worse was that Colin’s $20 million dollar net worth was not be...
2022-07-2405 minThru The Gathering StormEpisode 167 – The Myth of Being an Independent or Moderate by Chaplain R.T. ByrumR.T. Byrum
In Revelation 3:15-16, The Apostle John recorded the message to the ancient church in Laodicea, “I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth.”
The modern application of that scripture describes people who proudly declare themselves to be “Independent, moderate or neutral” when it comes to casting their hard won vote for an America that is free, or one that is enslaved under tyranny.
Such...
2022-07-2204 minThru The Gathering StormEpisode 166 – Boiling a FrogChaplain R.T. Byrum, the presenter.
Chaplain R.T. Byrum tells it like it is in Boiling a Frog.
BOILING A FROG is about America’s resemblance to the small green amphibian sitting in a pan of cold water that is slowly being heated up. By the time the frog realizes what is happening, it is boiled to death.
As a nation, we have become so complacent that we have missed the signs that we are being cooked like that poor creature. Communism aka socialism aka progressivism aka liberalism has tried breaking down ou...
2022-07-1903 minThru The Gathering StormEpisode 165 – Socialists Have Stolen The Democratic Party.I
Chaplain R.T. Byrum, the presenter.
If you are a member of the left only because your family has always voted that way, it is past time to stand on you own feet and make your own decision.
It was the Russian Dictator Vladimir Lenin who said, “The goal of socialism is communism.” Followers of Karl Marx often refer to “socialism as the first, necessary phase on the way from capitalism to communism.”
When Americans who vote today’s Democratic ticket find no problem with those in Washington who have rebranded...
2022-07-1504 minThru The Gathering Storm164 – The Killing Of AmericaChaplin RT Byrum
Chaplain R.T. Byrum’s message today is “THE KILLING OF AMERICA.” What is happening to America could be illustrated by a drowning man who keeps pushing away the only safety float that could save his life. This nation, arguably the most blessed in modern history, has been protected and sheltered by the very God upon whose word it was founded. Those who hate her freedom and wish to destroy her were prophesied 2000 years ago and those warnings are coming to pass in increasing intensity and frequency.
The scriptures predicted that wolves would...
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The Dore ReportEp. 167: Top 5 Memorial Gym Moments + Isaiah West commitsBilly Derrick and Will Byrum rank their top 5 moments inside Memorial Gym + discuss the commitment of Goodpasture standout Isaiah West (4-star/combo guard).
PLUS: Other recruiting notes such as Andrew Paige de-committing + Andrew Dutkanych foregoing the MLB Draft
2022-07-011h 03The Dore ReportEp. 166: Top 5 "Former Commodores"Billy Derrick and WIll Byrum begin the first series of "top fives" as the TDR boys enter the dog days of summer.
PLUS: Will Scotty Pippen Jr. be drafted? + FB recruiting update
2022-06-241h 00The Dore ReportEp. 165: 2021-22 VandyBoys Season RECAPBilly Derrick and Will Byrum put a bow on the Vanderbilt Baseball season, recap the Dores' results in the Corvallis regional, the lack of pitching depth and timely hitting, an experienced group returning for next season, final grade reports, Tim Corbin's approach to the transfer portal, eligibility concerns, football recruiting notes, and a little basketball talk.
2022-06-0952 minThe Dore ReportEp. 163 *Whistle Whistle Whistle*; VandyBoys Struggle + Scotty Pippen Jr NBA Draft UpdateWill Byrum (@TheWillByrum) hosts episode 163 solo as Billy Derrick is down in Hoover, AL for the SEC Baseball tournament (lazy).
Will discusses the infamous Vandy Whistler(s) and (former) friend of the pod Ben Mintz's confrontation and recaps Vanderbilt Baseball's recent struggles.
PLUS: An update on Scotty Pippen Jr
2022-05-2728 minThe Dore ReportEp. 155: Full Vanderbilt Basketball season RECAPBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap the 2021-22 Vanderbilt MBB season, hand out postseason awards, areas of improvement, areas to improve heading into next season, 4 transfers leaving, 4 freshman entering the program, the chances Pippen comes back, and the outlook for year 4 under Coach Stackhouse.
2022-03-291h 11The Dore ReportEp. 148: Mississippi St Recap & Florida Preview + The VandyBoys Sweep ArmyWill Byrum hosts solo as he recaps Vanderbilt's 74-69 loss to Mississippi St, the 4th loss in the last 5 games for the 14-14 Commodores, and previews tonight's matchup against Florida.
PLUS the VandyBoys sweep army over the weekend AND a first look at things to watch early in year 2 under Clark Lea. (IT'S SPRING FOOTBALL TIME... almost)
Let's Ride!
2022-03-0135 minThe Dore ReportEp. 142: Full reaction to a special night in Memorial GymBilly Derrick and Will Byrum are joined by Peyton Shoulders, a member of the TDR team, to give their reactions after a memorable night on West End, Shan Foster's speech, No. 32 forever, a lively atmosphere, the magic in the air, Rodney Chatman's 24-point performance, Will Wade's struggles against Jerry Stackhouse, the free-throw struggles, a Liam Robbins update, and a quick Mizzou preview.
2022-02-0833 minThe Dore ReportEp. 140: Georgia RECAP + Clark Lea's roster overhaulBilly Derrick and Will Byrum react to former VandyBoys pitcher Ethan Smith transferring to Tennessee, Coach Lea snags UConn DB Jeremy Lucien from transfer portal, Pippen carries Vandy to an 8-point victory over Georgia, a quick look ahead to the Kentucky matchup on Wednesday night, Liam Robbins update, and our thoughts on Shan Foster's jersey retirement on Saturday night.
2022-02-0137 minThe Dore ReportEp. 139: Florida & South Carolina Recap + Football Recruiting (#FIRSTCLA22)Will Byrum hosts solo as he discusses Vanderbilt's disappointing performances against Florida and South Carolina. The Dores are on a 3-game skid, can they turn it around Saturday against an UGA team coming off of a confidence building victory against Alabama?
The Class of 2022 has a lot of Vanderbilt fans optimistic about the future, but where does it stand in the SEC and nationally? Find out on Ep. 139 of TDR, powered by Alocco Fine Wood Floors.
Let's Ride.
2022-01-2831 minThe Dore ReportEp. 137: Georgia RECAP + Tennessee PREVIEW (#LetTheStudentsIn)Billy Derrick and Will Byrum recap Vandy's 73-66 victory over Georgia in Athens, discuss Jordan Wright stepping up, subtle improvements from last season, the importance of the Tennessee game, #LetTheStudentsIn campaign, and the keys to a victory over the Vols.
2022-01-1833 minThe Dore ReportEp. 136: South Carolina & Kentucky RECAP + Daniel Martin commitsBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap the last two Vandy hoops' losses, Daniel Martin committing on national television, no students allowed at Memorial Gym, the state of Vandy hoops, Pippen dropping 32, next game at Georgia, and is Memorial Magic dead?
2022-01-1251 minThe Dore ReportEp. 135: Immediate reaction of Vandy's nail-biting victory in FayettevilleBilly Derrick and Will Byrum give their immediate reaction to the Dores' thrilling 75-74 victory over Arkansas at Bud Walton Arena, discuss Myles Stute's game-winning block, Pippen's clutch gene, Chatman's toughness, the Commodores' grit, Stackhouse's improvement & maturity, and the next matchup at home against South Carolina.
2022-01-0547 minThe Dore ReportEp. 131: SMU recap + Clark Lea's recruiting momentumBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap Vandy's 84-72 loss at SMU, Scotty Pippen's dominance, the need for Rodney Chatman and Liam Robbins, lack of a secondary ballhandler, Coach Lea's recent recruiting momentum, AJ Swann's commitment, five other prospects on our radar, and the impact these freshmen could make next season.
2021-12-0756 minThe Dore ReportEp. 129: Putting a bow on year 1 for Clark LeaBilly Derrick and Will Byrum briefly recap Vandy's 45-21 loss to Tennessee, expectations at QB next season, Cam Johnson enters transfer portal, the impact that the 2022 recruiting class will have next season, handing out grades for each position group, where each position stands heading into next season, and the final grade for Clark Lea and staff.
2021-11-301h 11The Dore ReportEp. 126: Kentucky RECAP + men's hoops progress reportBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap Vandy's 34-17 loss at home to Kentucky, their 19th straight SEC loss and 5th in a row, three main takeaways, hoops recap vs. Texas State, Scotty "PIPPEN" and "JORDAN" Wright taking over, Myles Stute's improvement, Shane Dezonie's athleticism, when could Liam Robbins come back, look ahead to VCU matchup, and Will's opinions on the facility renderings.
2021-11-161h 09The Dore ReportEp. 123: 2021-22 Men's Basketball PreviewBilly Derrick and Will Byrum preview the 2021-22 Men's Basketball Season, discuss realistic expectations for year three under Coach Stackhouse, starting five predictions (unhealthy/healthy), x-factors, young talent stepping up, predicted finish in the SEC, and a full schedule breakdown.
2021-11-0957 minThe Dore ReportEp. 121: Mizzou RECAP + VandyBoys are everywhereBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap Vandy's 37-28 loss to Mizzou in Nashville, three main takeaways, Mike Wright might be "the guy", another killer 1st half sequence, the Star-V is BACK, Marcus Bradley enters transfer portal, Caleb Coley decommits, Swanson & Wright lead Braves, and hoops season is almost here.
2021-11-021h 06The Dore ReportEp. 118: Mississippi State RECAP + broken review systemBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap Vandy's 45-6 loss to Mississippi State, the 17th straight SEC loss for the Commodores, three main takeaways, the defense's lack of preparation for the air-raid offense, the killer sequence to begin the 2nd quarter, state of the program, and Mizzou opens as 17-point favorites.
2021-10-2550 minThe Dore ReportEp. 116: South Carolina RECAP + #Team 1 finding their identityBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap Vandy's 21-20 loss at South Carolina, analyze every scoring drive from both teams, full stat report, Mike Wright's performance, Will Sheppard steps up, opportunistic defense, and Mississippi State is a 22-point favorite over Vandy.
2021-10-1836 minThe Dore ReportEp. 114: Florida RECAP + 4-star Colin Smith commitsBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap Vandy's 42-0 loss at Florida, Stackhouse picking up another 4-star in Colin Smith, thorough analysis of the offensive issues, three main takeaways, Bulovas missing three field goals, Patrick Smith is the next Jerron Seymour, Dan Mullen outcoaching Clark Lea, and why South Carolina is an early 19.5-point favorite over Vandy.
2021-10-1151 minThe Dore ReportEp. 112: UConn RECAP + #BigLegJoe does it againBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap Vanderbilt's 30-28 nailbiting victory over UConn behind the leg of Joseph Bulovas, discuss three main takeaways, Ken Seals' performance, Will Sheppard's breakout game, Cam Johnson's lack of production, and Vandy opening as a 38-point underdog at Florida.
2021-10-0452 minThe Dore ReportEp. 110: Georgia RECAP + state of the programBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap the 62-0 loss at home to Georgia, give a full stat report, their three main takeaways, the current state of the program, and Vandy opens as a 14-point favorite over UConn.
2021-09-2755 minThe Dore ReportEp. 108: Stanford RECAPBilly Derrick and Will Byrum discuss a big recruiting weekend on West End, Ray Davis' health concerns, offensive line improvement, game management/play-calling issues, final stat report, and they give three main takeaways following Vanderbilt's 41-23 loss to Stanford at Vanderbilt Stadium.
2021-09-2034 minThe Dore ReportEp. 106: Win 1 for Team 1, a Colorado State recapBilly Derrick and Will Byrum recap Vandy's come-from-behind victory over the Rams in Fort Collins, discuss their three main takeaways, Bulovas' postgame quote, a postgame mob of Coach Lea in the locker room, renewed confidence for team 1, and, are Vandy fans back on board??
2021-09-1358 minThe Dore ReportEp. 91: Stanford Preview + VandyBoy's Omaha Recap + The Supreme Court's NCAA RulingWill Byrum solo hosts a jam packed Episode 91 of TDR with a lot to discuss, including: Vanderbilt's performance in Omaha so far, tonight's matchup against Stanford at 6pm, Tennessee's performance in Omaha and Tony Vitello's contract rumors, and the supreme court's ruling in favor of student-athletes and the broad reaching and long term effects it could have on the landscape of college athletics
2021-06-2324 minThe Dore ReportEp. 81 Kaufman and Disu Transfer/VandyBoys vs Miss. St. Recap/Capacity Restrictions Lifted in NashvilleOn Episode 81 of The Dore Report presented by Alloco Finewood Floors, TDR staff writer and content creator Jacob Scholl joins Will Byrum as Billy Derrick is unable to join this week. All 3 major sports are covered, and a variety of topics including:
Donovan Kaufman transfers
Dylan Disu transfers
Ed Conroy and Michael Curry join Stackhouse’s staff
Capacity Restrictions lifted in Nashville beginning May 14th
Vandy-Miss St Recap
VandyBoys Take On Florida
Anchor Down and Let's Ride
2021-04-2831 minThe Dore ReportEp. 70: Breakdown of 2021 recruiting class + Earl Bennett joining Coach LeaOn the latest episode of The Dore Report, Billy Derrick and Will Byrum breakdown the 2021 recruiting class, discuss Earl Bennett joining Coach Lea's staff, and no fans allowed at Hawkins Field.
2021-02-1025 minThe Dore ReportEp. 57: Vandy hires Clark LeaOn this episode of the pod, Billy Derrick and Will Byrum discuss the hiring of Clark Lea (Notre Dame DC) as the 29th head football coach at Vandy. The men's basketball victory over MS Valley State, the 42-17 loss at home to Tennessee, and the cancellation of the Georgia game are also touched on.
2020-12-1532 minThe Dore ReportEp. 51: Vanderbilt Basketball Season Opener/Missouri Preview/Will Vanderbilt Make History Saturday?On Episode 51 of The Dore Report, our host Billy Derrick was unable to record due to scheduling conflicts. Will Byrum, alongside Jacob Scholl, discuss Vanderbilt's season opener vs. Valparaiso, a big time commitment for Vanderbilt Football, preview Vanderbilt Missouri, and discuss Sarah Fuller possibly becoming the first woman to take a snap in an FBS or FCS college football game and the possible distraction associated with that alongside other issues in the Vanderbilt football program.
2020-11-2828 minThe Dore ReportEp. 50: Florida recap, UT-Vandy postponed, MBB hosts ValpoOn this episode of the podcast, Billy Derrick and Will Byrum recap the Florida loss, Ken Seals' development, Chris Pierce doing Chris Pierce things, Tennessee game postponed, Dimitri Moore entering the transfer portal, Vandy women's soccer player Sarah Fuller practicing w/ the football team, and a MBB vs. Valpo preview.
2020-11-2531 minThe Dore ReportEp. 48: Kentucky recap, Candice Lee's tweet, and Nesmith in the NBA DraftOn this episode of the podcast, Billy Derrick and Will Byrum give their reactions to the 38-35 loss at Kentucky, discuss Candice Lee's tweet regarding families of players in attendance at Vanderbilt Stadium, the potential of students inside Memorial Gym this season, and where Aaron Nesmith could land in tomorrow night's NBA Draft.
2020-11-1738 minThe Dore ReportEp. 46: Mississippi State recap and McBride is eligibleOn this episode of the podcast, Billy Derrick and Will Byrum give their reactions to the Mississippi State loss and discuss Issac McBride becoming officially eligible for the 2020-21 basketball season.
2020-11-1133 minThe Dore ReportEp. 41: South Carolina RecapOn this episode of the podcast, Billy Derrick and Will Byrum give their reactions and analysis from another 41-7 loss, this time at the hands of South Carolina. The boys dive into another demoralizing loss, the state of the program, and Derek Mason's hot seat HEATING UP.
2020-10-1234 minThe Dore ReportEp. 39: LSU RecapOn this episode of the podcast, Billy Derrick and Will Byrum give their reactions and analysis from the 41-7 loss to LSU, discuss the lack of creativity from Fitch's play-calling, the multitude of missed opportunities, Ken Seals' time in the pocket, Ja'Veon Marlow running hard, Donovan Kauffman's 10 tackles, and the initial tackling woes on defense.
2020-10-0731 minThe Dore ReportEp. 37: Texas A&M reactionOn this episode of the podcast, Billy Derrick and Will Byrum give their reactions and analysis from the 17-12 loss in College Station, discuss the performance from Ken Seals, play calling from both coordinators Ted Roof and Todd Fitch, offensive line ineptitude, and a pleasant surprise from the defensive line and Amir Abdur-Rahman.
2020-09-2936 minThe Dore ReportEp. 31: THE BOYS ARE BACKHosts Billy Derrick and Will Byrum return to the mic for a Sunday night edition of TDR. In this episode, they botch a trivia question from Jackson Tolk, hear from Derek Mason on the upcoming football season, predict Vandy's 2020 football schedule, pray for a College Football season, and give their thoughts on the renovated basketball practice facility.
2020-08-1741 min